Job Information

Arkansas Employer KENNEL MASTER in Jonesboro, Arkansas

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4382856

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This safety sensitive (SS) position is responsible for the care and maintenance of the kennel area. Health and welfare of quarantined and adoptable animals, to include animals involved in criminal cases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans and disinfects kennels. This duty is performed daily.

2. Feeds and waters animals. This duty is performed daily.

3. Performs initial intake on all animals, medical evaluation, drawing blood for testing, administering vaccinations, and treating minor illnesses. This duty is performed daily.

4. Prepares animals for adoption. This duty is performed daily.

5. Cleans equipment, i.e. cages, traps, and travel kennels. This duty is performed daily.

6. Performs kennel maintenance and small repairs. This duty is performed daily.

7. May also perform or assist with the task of euthanasia and sedation of animals. This duty is performed as needed.

8. Provides maintenance on grounds. Operates mower, weed eater, sprayer and pressure washer. This duty is performed as needed.

9. Operates a city vehicle for essential functions. This duty is performed as needed.

10. Oversees volunteers, public service workers, including inmate labor. This duty is performed as needed.

11. May occasionally perform desk duties and assist the dispatcher by dispatching calls for service through the police radio system, running criminal history checks, and conducting vehicle and warrant checks for Animal Control Officers. This duty is performed as needed.

12. Transport and disposal of deceased animals to an appropriate location.This duty is performed weekly or as needed.

13. Submits animals on Facebook, keeps the public aware of lost or found pets and pets for adoption. This duty is performed daily

*14. Research databases from ACIC/NCIC, local utility companies, and other information areas in an attempt to reunite pets and owners.This duty is performed daily or as needed.*

*15. Access to animal narcotics, animal medications, and medical supplies. Monitoring these supplies and inventory, reporting needs to the Director or Senior ACO.*This duty is performed daily.

**16. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.